Great prints start with
the right material.

Best forDisplay models, organisers, architectural models and concept prototypes.

Before you printAn open-frame printer is usually fine. Use the brand's profile; excessive enclosure heat can cause problems.

Watch out forCan soften in warm environments. Avoid hot cars and long-term outdoor use; impact toughness is limited.

Best forBrackets, holders, protective covers and general-purpose functional parts.

Before you printUse a heated bed and the right build surface. Drying can help if moisture causes stringing or poor finish.

Watch out forCan string and bridge poorly. Follow your build plate's guidance: PETG can bond too strongly to smooth PEI.

Best forTechnical enclosures, mechanical prototypes and indoor housings.

Before you printAn enclosure and heated bed help control warping. An enclosure alone does not provide ventilation.

Watch out forProne to warping. Plan appropriate ventilation for emissions; ABS is less suitable for prolonged sun exposure than ASA.

Best forOutdoor housings, garden accessories, covers and external mounts.

Before you printUse an enclosure, a suitable heated bed and appropriate ventilation. Larger prints are particularly sensitive to draughts.

Watch out forStill needs warp control and appropriate ventilation. Weather resistance does not make every printed part watertight.

Best forFeet, grips, bumpers, protective sleeves and compliant components.

Before you printDry filament and use a TPU-compatible feed path. Direct drive often helps; check your printer's TPU restrictions. *Settings shown are a PolyFlex TPU95 example.

Watch out forNeeds a compatible filament feed path and slower printing. Moisture and difficult support removal can affect results.

Best forGears, bushings, mechanical components and wear-prone prototypes.

Before you printDry according to the manufacturer and keep dry during printing. An enclosure and suitable build surface help with adhesion and warping.

Watch out forHighly moisture sensitive and prone to warping. PA6, PA12 and copolymers can behave very differently.

Best forJigs, fixtures, tooling prototypes and rigid technical brackets.

Before you printUse a hardened nozzle and dry filament. Nozzle, bed and chamber requirements vary substantially by brand. The finder flags this family for a product-specific check instead of assuming universal temperature or enclosure requirements.

Watch out forAbrasive and moisture sensitive. Temperature, build surface and chamber needs depend strongly on the exact formulation.

Best forTechnical housings, brackets and heat-exposed prototypes after application-specific testing.

Before you printUse a high-temperature-capable printer, suitable heated bed and enclosure. *Example PC-blend guidance from Prusa; follow the specific product's profile.

Watch out forHigh temperatures, moisture and warping need careful control. PC blends vary; do not assume pure PC and blends print alike.